Word Riot

riot n.1. A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people. True to its name, the work in Word Riotspins like a toy top in its last few moments. The monthly journal showcases CNF, flash fiction, short stories, poetry, and novel excerpts with frequent neo-surrealist and absurdist turns that communicate balance skewed with a large dose of chaos. The work is occasionally obscure, yet the ‘Stretching Forms’ section in particular is the man shouting with the largest sign, reminding us that life thrives in the threshold where the water is opaque.

Below are a series of articles written by Michael Neff, contributing editor to Author Salon and all dedicated to solving the quiet novel. A SMART DOSE OF ANTAGONISTIC FORCE AT AUTHOR SALON What chances do you as a writer have of getting your novel manuscript, regardless of genre, commercially published if the story and narrative […]

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR KIM BOYKIN – A REVIEW OF THE NEW YORK PITCH CONFERENCE ( by Algonkian Writer Conferences ) AWC: What is the backstory of Kim Boykin? You’re working with the South Carolina writers group and editing the Quill? How long have you been writing fiction? Kim: How far back do you want to […]